Buddhists believe that one day, a Teacher-Savior will come
He is Maitreya, the future Buddha. His coming will herald a new
dawn for mankind. Peace and harmony will reign supreme. Maitreya is
often depicted as a rather fat, jolly individual, hence the term
'The Laughing Buddha'.
Shakyamuni Buddha predicted that due to the inevitable degeneration
of the times, his own teachings would last just five thousand years
before disappearing from this world. People will grow more and more
immoral and their lifespan will gradually decrease, as will their
health, stature and fortune.
Thereupon Maitreya will appear
Can the Second Coming of Jesus Christ be the same event ?
